February 25, 2015, 8:57AM

DETROIT, MI -- Detroit native Big Sean nearly became a Michigan State Spartan after solid high school grades at Detroit Cass Tech, but said in a recent interview "omens" and "signs" inspired him to take another direction. Full story »

February 10, 2015, 9:47PM

Michigan State players celebrate on the bench during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern in Evanston, Ill., Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2015. Michigan State won 68-44. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

January 09, 2015, 4:27PM

DETROIT, MI -- Metro Detroit native Chris Hansen, a former "Dateline NBC" reporter known for his "To Catch a Predator" series, is ready to take on a new challenge in journalism. The Birmingham, Mich. native and Michigan State graduate will lead Investigation Discovery's (ID) new six-part series called "Killer Instinct with Chris Hansen." Full story »

October 27, 2014, 8:33AM

DETROIT, MI -- If the Michigan Film Office's intel is accurate, "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" filming is expected to end in the Great Lakes State this week. And if that's the case, it would cap what's been an unprecedented run of Hollywood action that began in Metro Detroit and other parts of the state in late spring. Director Zach Snyder's film has fascinated hardcore fans and even casual observers who have tried hard to get an inside look at what production of a $160 million film looks like. Check out in the Storify slideshow below recent images — from Detroit to East Lansing — of what is the most expensive film ever shot in the state. Full story »

October 01, 2014, 12:05AM

Michigan State blockers look to the referee as they wait for the ball to be served against Michigan at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2014. Michigan defeated Michigan State, 3 sets to one. Patrick Record | The Ann Arbor News